While the weather was good I decided this was the best time as any to get back on the road. So I rocked myself up and threw my pack over my shoulder. “Heading off?” Allen asked. “Yeah, while the weather’s good I should probably make up lost ground,”standing there it felt like he wanted something more from me. “Say, uh, I should probably get out of this place myself. Mind if I tag along?”He asked scratching his head. Yes! I had been needing someone that I could talk to when things got boring. Being alone with my thoughts wasn’t exactly helping me get through this journey and now I could share the moments with someone else. “Yeah, that’d actually be great,” I said with a smile,”the road can get pretty lonely sometimes.” “Great, let me just pack …show more content…
Who knows maybe I like it just enough to stay there,”he said half jokingly but also half serious. And we were off. My plan was for us to follow I-70 all the way through Colorado as it is the most scenic route and goes straight through the heart of the mountains. Of course we were still a little over 5 days away from from the beginning of the mountains but I wanted to have some sort of plan. I wanted to get through the mountains safely but I also wanted to hike some of them explore. Taking the railroad tracks would probably be my best option, following the road most of the time but also going out on its own in some points. We ended up staying outside the small town of Bethune, Colorado for the night. Finally in Colorado! Allen didn’t have his own tent but tonight didn’t seem to be a problem as there wasn’t suppose to be a chance for rain. I decided that I wouldn’t even put my tent up tonight and I got to lay under the stars. I thought of Christa and Justice a little bit, we would sometimes sit on a blanket in the backyard at night looking up at the stars before bed. The stars were so much brighter here because there wasn’t any big enough city to cause any type of light …show more content…
Allen liked to walk a little longer than 12 hours a day which was fine with me, it just meant that I needed to eat bit more to have enough energy to make it through the day. The mountains were within eyesight and they looked gorgeous! I had never been more excited to be walking rather than flying. From here on it would take us about 3 days to get to Vail where we would restock on supplies. Allen definitely seem excited about this journey as well, but not to the extent of having tears in the corner of his eyes like myself. I wasn’t known to cry hardly ever, you could could all the times I had cried since childhood on one hand, but this was an emotional moment. Between the beauty of the mountains and missing home, I couldn’t
After a great night of sleep we headed out to the world renown mountain of Jackson Hole. It is known for being the steepest mountain on which a ski resort is set up. It is also know for having a great view of Grand Teton, one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains. We could not have asked for a better day of riding. there was a fresh 14” of snow under our boards and after a little bit of exploring we found some great out of bounds and woods riding.
going for a hike in the Cascade Mountains, but when you arrive at your destination
"In 1978, Congress amended the National Trails Act of 1968 to form the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, but more than 30 years later the trail is still unfinished"(Boyer 1). The lack of clearly defined trails poses immense difficulties; therefore, maps are highly recommended--in order to help hikers find the safest path, with respect to their independence. Another main objective for maps is to navigate through the unfinished paths. For decades, the CDT was an obstacle in America's westward migration. Given the infamous obstacles,...
...s. Trail along the northern and southern edges of the canyon leads to, but on the road, the entire trail one day be possible, it makes for a long and tiring day. Best to make it two short (1-3 hours) day hikes. If you're a photo buff, plan your walking and other sun lit up the big picture across.
Growing up surrounded by mountains has been a great source of growth for me as a person. While both the Rocky Mountains and the White Mountains hold a special place in my heart, the Colorado Rockies and all of their splendor are where I belong. Dwarfing all other mountains in the contiguous US and making all other resorts pale in comparison, the Rockies offer natural splendor that cannot be beaten. The variety of creatures and geographical features you can see when standing on top of the world is much greater than what you can see from the top of the White Mountains. It is for these reasons that I feel my home is in the Rocky Mountains.
The skies were clear and a very bright blue. We unpacked our gear from the car and started hiking on the trail. Walking on the rocky trail was hard and tiring but the views were great. There were areas that were very grassy and green and others that seemed very dry. Our trail wasn’t on the green side.
When we finally arrived in the mountains, it was breathtaking. They were covered with trees, and the clouds floating over them were so beautiful. I looked down and saw valleys of flowers that went on forever. I was so anxious to get off the bus and roll in the grass with the clear, blue sky above my head.
With 115 miles of brilliant landscapes behind us, my father and I were halfway finished with the John Muir Trail. The day I had announced I wanted to embark on a twenty-two day trip through the Sierras; my dad laughed and dismissed what he considered a delusional episode. I made lists and itineraries, convinced that a detailed plan would ease all doubts. No amount of preparation could have prepared me for the trials of Mother Nature, though: waking up with aching muscles and then assembling a fifty pound backpack to be worn for ten more miles, fighting for breath at elevation, or existing in a state of uncertainty towards everything from the weather to whether we were even on the
September 18th, 2015 my life started to open up and unfold. I bought my own truck and expected not to have too many issues with it the first year or so; what a joke that was all right? Not too far into my new life with freedom with my adventurous truck it breaks down out of nowhere. Crying wasn't an option at this point I needed to get home, I was miles away. Within a month I had issues with the tires, transmission, and an accident.
On the way down the mountain I took the shortcut where the juncture of two trails
You don't have to plan an extended road trip just to get your thrill on, which saves you time and money. We are just 15-minute easy drive east of Colorado Springs along Spencer Road. Enjoy the lush scenery as you travel down the scenic road towards an adrenalin-charged day of
So we kept driving until we were inevitably stopped by the state trooper. Their was a pair of sawhorses blocking the road and the trooper came up to the window. His face was bleached by the cold and snowflakes clung to his eyebrows and the fur of his jacket and cap. I looked at him and said, “Don’t tell me.”
One of the most enjoyable things in life are road trips, particularly to the Colorado mountains. Getting to spend time with your family and friends, while being in a beautiful place, is irreplaceable. The fifteen-hour road trip may feel never-ending, but gazing at the mountains from afar makes life’s problems seem a little smaller and causes worries to become a thing of the past. Coming in contact with nature, untouched, is a surreal experience. My family trip to the Colorado mountains last summer was inspiring.
Except for a few stretches, the trail was a fairly simpler one, with a well-trodden route. I was being extra careful and walked rather cautiously. The entire climb took about 2 hours at a moderate pace. Climbing a hill in the calm of a night, was one of its kind experience for me. It even drizzled for a few minutes, just enough to cool the